International Success

Dr. Robicsek and Theresa Johnson were recently interviewed for the TV-show, International Success, hosted by Dr. Maha Gingrich. The interview highlights all the work done by the International Medical Outreach Program…view video

NICU Opens in Chimaltenango, Guatemala

“We saw the need first hand as well as the lovely hearts of gratitude of the people whose children and families will benefit from this work. It was very moving to both of us. I am so proud of the work…read more

New OR Expands Services in Guatemala

The Heineman Foundation of Charlotte, together with Carolinas HealthCare System, celebrated the opening of a new operating room at Unidad Cirugía Cardiovascular de Guatemala (UNICAR) in Guatemala City…read more

Teach Guatemala Teachers

This summer the Heineman Foundation of Charlotte and Carolinas HealthCare System supported a pilot project in Guatemala: Teach Guatemala Teachers (TGT)…read more

Opening of Mobile Medical Unit in Chinandega, Nicaragua

Representatives from Carolinas HealthCare System joined public health officials and government representatives in Chinandega, Nicaragua…read more

Heart of Belize Outreach Event

Carolinas HealthCare System joined the Heineman Foundation of Charlotte and the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) last week in hosting the Heart of Belize Outreach event…read more

Technology to Educate

The International Medical Outreach (IMO) Program has partnered with Fundacion Sergio Paiz Andrade (FUNSEPA) and Microsoft Corporation in a unique initiative to modernize the public school system in Guatemala…read more

Heineman Medical Outreach, Inc.

Who We Are

Since its establishment in 1959, the Heineman Medical Outreach, Inc. (Heineman) has been engaged in local and international humanitarian projects, primarily medical assistance through the donation of medical equipment as well as education to promote better living standards and sustainable healthcare.

The Heineman Foundation has partnered with Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS), one of the country’s largest non-profit health care systems, to establish the International Medical Outreach (IMO) Program. With support from foundations, companies and individuals, the IMO Program actively donates medical equipment and supplies to clinics and hospitals worldwide. These contributions improve and, in many instances, establish programs geared toward public health and individual patient care. Due to the Program’s relationship with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, many of these programs focus on cardiac care.

What We Do

In addition to sending material assistance, the IMO Program offers educational opportunities and often sends volunteer physicians, technicians, nurses and hospital administrators to counterpart institutions to provide clinical and technical support, education and training. In Charlotte, IMO maintains a guest house where visiting providers can stay while attending training sessions and familiarization tours at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), CHS’s largest hospital. These visits provide valuable opportunities to observe and study new clinical procedures and advanced medical technology. Abroad and through virtual communication, volunteers lend technical support, consultation and hands-on teaching.

As of today, the IMO Program has improved the health of patients in 33 countries throughout Central America, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. It has provided millions of dollars in services, refurbished and new medical equipment and materials to underdeveloped countries, and facilitated the exchange of many hours of medical education and training...read more

Technology to Educate aims is to equip 19,000 schools in Guatemala with computer laboratories. View more information on the Technology to Educate program.

Sponsors

Donations

While the Heineman Medical Outreach, Inc. is also supporting local humanitarian and research projects, its main activity, in concert with Carolinas HealthCare System, is to administer an International Medical Outreach Program providing much needed equipment and educational opportunities to underdeveloped countries. Its activity differs from other charitable organizations in many ways.

Contrary to other local and national philanthropic organizations, where administrative and fund-raising activities may consume 50-80% of collected funds, 100% of any donation received is spent on the designated project. The donor also has the opportunity to designate to which humanitarian projects the money is spent.

Heineman is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All of your donations are tax-deductible according to the Internal Revenue Service regulations.